Suggestion - 009 Society appearance at future Scale Scotland events - Edinburgh

[Scottish Modeller]

Hi all,

Back from Scale Scotland 2022 a few hours agon and now fed and watered!

Scale Scotland is a one day Military Modelling show held yearly in September  at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.

I get invited to take the NGS Forth and Clyde Area Group as a demonstration stand.

A discussion with Ian at the show this year gave us the idea that the 009 Society Arae Group could also be a part of the event with demonstrations of 009 modelling - not just Military or WD modelling.

So, I have a basic Yes from the organisers for a shared stand with the NGS Area Group.

But,before I take this any further, how do the other members feel about taking part?

Answers on here please - we don't need many volunteers to make this happen!

Thanks
Phil H

[JulienW]

I can't see how the 009 Society appearing at a mainly military modelling event would harm the Society.

I would suggest, however, that the theme of the 009 modelling being displayed and /or demonstrated has a military slant - examples being the World War 1 supply railways and the military supply organisations that used NG Railways (RNAD, Chatham, Woolwich Arsenal...) as this might interest them more than (say) the Lynton & Barnstaple, North Wales slate quarry or Austrian HOe which would have very little relevance.

[Graeme Dunbar]

Thanks Phil. It sounds like it could be a good opportunity and thanks Julien for your insight. It is something for discussion at the next meeting.

I hope Brian sees this as an invitation would seem tailor-made for his 'Nam'68 layout.

Along Julien's line of thinking, it occurred to me that 009 has plenty to offer in opportunities for military modellers. It might be good if we could muster a selection of appropriate models - perhaps eve a sort of 'swords to ploughshares' display. I know we could lay our hands on a number of Baldwins, someone might have a 'tin turtle', I have a Minitrains Brigadelok and of course there are the 009 Society WD kits.

As for whether the 009 would look out of place even if we were not entirely military themed, I don't think there will be too much of an issue, not unless the organizers have tightened up a lot recently, if some the photos from 2018 on the web site are anything to go by!

https://www.scalescotland.co.uk/galleries

[Julian Evison]

I think this is an excellent idea. If more resources are needed to make this happen, let's talk about it.

Julian
Chairman

[Ian McAulay]

I was at Scale Scotland as a punter yesterday. It's true that the majority of the things on show are military, with a fairly even mix between aviation and land-based with a minority of warships, there are also SF/fantasy models and racing cars. Traders selling kits tend to major on tanks and planes, but there are also some very specialist paints and tools available, even two stands that sold nothing but really nice (and expensive) brushes. (I came away with paint and a pack of brushes.)

Phil's stand was the only railway themed one, but he had a military twist to it as he was working on N scale fighting vehicles. I had quite a long chat with him and agreed that we would both post something about the show. I agree with both Julien's and Graeme's comment - any 009 would be fine and not at all out of place. Military-themed 009 would be perfect.

For completeness, I should mention that I saw one other railway model there - an 0 gauge (or thereabouts) German class 52 2-10-0 Kriegslok, very nicely camouflage painted and weathered.

Ian

[Scottish Modeller]

Hi all,

Glad to see the amount of interest and support for the idea.

You are all right - we should follow the Scale Scotland Military Modelling theme and show models with a military interest to them.

But, we don't have to....

Resources needed are nothing more than volunteers, society info flyers and magazines plus models to display. I did do this at a previous years show and it went down very well. We also had a small 2; 6" square layout oin display that attracted a lot of interest.

This would be an event under 'Promoting the Society' area of publicity. We do not get expences form the organisers.

Some of you will know that I have a fair range of stock - covers, military, DHR and modern outline freelance stock.

Thanks
Phil H

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Guys,

I'd be interested in helping anyway I can but I'm not sure where it is would the show be accessible for public transport as I'd be using the train to get there and a day out would be good if I can get to it easily

Thanks
Alan

[Scottish Modeller]

Hi Alan,

Yes - show is held at BT Murrayfield Stadium.

Yes - public access transport by bus, train  or tram to within 200m of the venue

Full amenities on site - food and drink outlet available.

Disabled access in venue - Held on 1st floor but lift access available.

Exhibitors have free breakfast provided - self help but bacon/square sausage with bread roll plus tea/coffeee.

Highland Spring usually provide free water for each stand..

Any other questions - Just ask!

Phil H

[Graeme Dunbar]

Thanks for the additional information Phil.

Another thought occurred to be yesterday. If anyone would like to try their hand at a small diorama, photo plank etc. to display stock, particularly military or ex-military stock that would be great.

That is of course it we have a stand. Even it not, small stock display bases would be a great thing to have in general for future exhibition stands.

[Scottish Modeller]

Thanks for the additional information Phil.

Another thought occurred to be yesterday. If anyone would like to try their hand at a small diorama, photo plank etc. to display stock, particularly military or ex-military stock that would be great.

That is of course it we have a stand. Even it not, small stock display bases would be a great thing to have in general for future exhibition stands.

Hi Graham,

Agreed - small diorama are a feature of the other modelling at the show.

Even if there isn't a dedicated stand - thre will be a presence as I'll have some on display as part of the NGS display.

I have a current project for a WW1 depot scene as a diorama that is intended for use at next years event.

Thanks
Phil H

[Hugh Norwood]

Fantasy, eh? Hmm... Wonder if a Discworld-themed layout might be welcome....

[Graeme Dunbar]

Sounds like a good plan Hugh!

Regarding model railways, found in the 2017 gallery:

[Scottish Modeller]

Hi Graeme,

Yes - that was us - NGS plus Scottish Modellers plus 009 Society - our first visit to Scale Scotland as exhibitors/demonstrators.

009 layout from Jon, N Gauge from me, 4mm from Scottish Modellers

All done under Scottish Modellers arrangements to make things easier for the organisers, me as contact/organiser.

Really the same sort of arrangment as could be possible in the future, but I'd like if each participating organisation got an entry in the Exhibitors/Demonstrators listing in future.

Thanks
Phil H

[Scottish Modeller]

Fantasy, eh? Hmm... Wonder if a Discworld-themed layout might be welcome....

Hi Hugh,

Don't see why not - there are other fanstasy exhibits on display at the show.

I had a GN15 Emmett like rake on display one year.

Phil H

[Graeme Dunbar]

Hi Graeme,

Yes - that was us - NGS plus Scottish Modellers plus 009 Society - our first visit to Scale Scotland as exhibitors/demonstrators.

Thanks Phil. It is good to hear that the organizers welcome all manner of modellers. Aberdeen used to be like that but have cut down to just model railways. The doll's house group (complete with grunge contingent) were unforgettable - especially their 'Train Spotting' cludgie.

Another thought - Ian's and Tom's work on 3D printed and mixed media buildings, boats and so on might be of interest to non-railway modellers and show an example of 009 Society SIGs.